Affiliation:
1. Shandong University of Science and Technology
2. Chinese Academy of Sciences
Abstract
Automated negotiation based on co-evolutionary algorithms is an emerging research field in recent years. This paper introduced the basic ideas of evolutionary and co-evolutionary algorithms, and discussed the main theories and approaches in the research of automated negotiation based on co-evolutionary algorithms. The five key elements in simulation of negotiation experiments are also presented in detail. Finally, the future work and research directions are pointed out.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
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